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A Write-In Senator?

Republican operatives are openly fretting that Ms. Murkowski will be tempted to use what is likely a $1.5 million warchest to keep her seat.

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JOHN FUND

Sept. 7, 2010 1:57 p.m. ET

Is Lisa Murkowski contemplating re-entering the Senate race in Alaska? After her 51% to 49% loss to Tea Party favorite Joe Miller last month, Ms. Murkowski conceded the race but did not endorse her opponent.

Republican operatives in Washington are openly fretting that Ms. Murkowski will be tempted to use what is likely a $1.5 million warchest in an attempt to keep her seat. They are counseling her allies that she has an excellent...